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0 Politics Israel

25 countries call for ‘immediate’ end to Gaza war, citing mounting death toll at aid distribution sites

Grace Gilson in JTA · 21 Jul

The ongoing conflict in Gaza has intensified as recent events have led to the highest recorded death toll among aid-seekers.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Antisemitism envoy post remains unfilled six months into Trump’s term

Asaf Elia-Shalev in Forward · 15 Jul

More than six months into Donald Trump's term as president, the position of the U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism remains unfilled, despite high global antisemitism and the nomination of Yehuda Kaploun in May.

0 Culture Antisemitism

Cuisine in the crossfire — how Israeli and kosher restaurants have become targets in the Israel-Hamas war

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 15 Jul

Israeli and kosher restaurants worldwide have become targets of vandalism and protests following the conflict between Israel and Hamas that escalated on October 7.

0 Politics Culture

Michael Oren: 'We are living in biblical times'

18 Questions, 40 Israeli Thinkers · 14 Jul

Michael Oren views Israel as a flawed yet heroic nation, grappling with both external threats and internal challenges.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Pro-Palestinian vandals attacked new kosher restaurant in Athens, its owner says

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 14 Jul

A new kosher burger restaurant in Athens, owned by an Israeli, was vandalized by pro-Palestinian actors who spray-painted anti-Israel messages and threatened the Greek staff.

0 Antisemitism Culture

Grok Goes Off, Brin v. UN, Teachers Flunk ADL + More

Jessica Ackerman in Moment · 11 Jul

Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok has sparked controversy due to making antisemitic statements, accusing individuals with Jewish surnames of participating in anti-white activism, which the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) condemned.

0 Food Culture

Sesame and Miso Peach Crumble

Leah Koenig in Jewish Table · 9 Jul

Leah Koenig introduces a conversation with Rachel Simons, co-founder of Seed + Mill and author of "Sesame: Global Recipes & Stories of an Ancient Seed."

0 Politics Israel

Pariah Nation

For Heaven's Sake · 9 Jul

Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi explore the intense global condemnation Israel faces due to its actions in Gaza, emphasizing the need for Israel to address moral criticisms while ensuring security.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Melbourne protesters chant ‘Death to the IDF’ days after attacks on local synagogue, Israeli restaurant

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 6 Jul

In Melbourne, Australia, pro-Palestinian demonstrators chanted "Death to the IDF" at a rally shortly after violent attacks on Jewish sites, including an arson attack on a synagogue during Shabbat with attendees inside.

0 Politics Ethics

The “Let My Bibi Go!” Edition

Promised Podcast · 3 Jul

The episode discusses former U.S. President Donald Trump's public demand for the cancellation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial, which Trump describes as a 'witch hunt,' and the reaction from Israeli political figures.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Australia cancels Kanye West's visa over controversial ‘Heil Hitler’ song: ‘We don’t need that in Australia’

Grace Gilson in Forward · 2 Jul

Kanye West, now known as Ye, had his Australian visa canceled due to the release of his controversial song "Heil Hitler," which Australian officials reviewed as promoting Nazism.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Australia cancels Kanye West's visa over controversial ‘Heil Hitler’ song: ‘We don’t need that in Australia’

Grace Gilson in Forward · 2 Jul

Kanye West, now known as Ye, had his Australian visa canceled due to the release of his controversial song "Heil Hitler," which Australian officials reviewed as promoting Nazism.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Australia cancels Kanye West's visa over controversial ‘Heil Hitler’ song: ‘We don’t need that in Australia’

Grace Gilson in Forward · 2 Jul

Kanye West, now known as Ye, had his Australian visa canceled due to the release of his controversial song "Heil Hitler," which Australian officials reviewed as promoting Nazism.

0 Culture Politics

You can’t be ashamed of Israel and still be my friend.

Future of Jewish in Future of Jewish · 29 Jun

Giulia Boukhobza, a Jewish Libyan émigré, shares her painful decision to end a long-standing friendship due to her friend's dismissive attitude towards Israel and the recent atrocities committed against Israelis.

0 Culture Education

Rukhl Schaechter in Forward · 26 Jun

The innovative learning tool YiddishPOP, designed to teach Yiddish through animated episodes, is now offering $500 microgrants to schools using the program.

0 Politics Israel

Mamdani Bests the Pro-Israel Machine

Jewish Currents in On the Nose · 26 Jun

Zohran Mamdani's victory in the Democratic primary for New York City's mayoral race is seen as a landmark moment for progressive politics, particularly regarding his pro-Palestine stance which challenged the traditional pro-Israel establishment.

0 Politics Israel

Peace in the Middle East requires strength, not negotiations.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 22 Jun

Peace in the Middle East hinges on demonstrating strength rather than engaging in negotiations, argues Joshua Hoffman in his comprehensive analysis.

0 Politics Culture

Articulating the Mission

Jewdicious · 17 Jun

Joanna Landau, a place branding expert, underscores the importance of authentic communication over adhering strictly to official talking points, especially when discussing complex geopolitical issues involving Israel.

0 Politics Israel

Canada's sanctions on Israeli MKs a 'powerful symbol' but with 'limited impact'

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 13 Jun

Canada's recent sanctions on two far-right Israeli politicians, Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben Gvir, serve as a symbolic gesture expressing discontent with Israel's settlement expansions and treatment of Palestinians, although experts say the immediate impact will be limited.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Now they're targeting Jewish politicians.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 11 Jun

The article discusses the recent decision by five Western democracies—Canada, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Norway—to sanction Israeli ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich for their inflammatory rhetoric deemed as incitement against Palestinians.

0 Politics Israel

5 countries, including UK and Canada, sanction far-right Israeli ministers Ben-Gvir and Smotrich

Asaf Elia-Shalev in Forward · 10 Jun

Five Western nations, including the UK and Canada, have imposed sanctions on Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, citing their roles in inciting violence against Palestinians and obstructing peace.

0 Philosophy Torah

Choosing Our Chosenness: Answering the Call with Spiritual Intelligence

Yosi Amram in Lehrhaus · 4 Jun

Yosi Amram explores the complex idea of Jewish chosenness, reflecting on the discomfort it can cause due to perceived elitism.

0 Philosophy Culture

Choosing Our Chosenness: Answering the Call with Spiritual Intelligence

Yosi Amram in Lehrhaus · 4 Jun

Yosi Amram delves into the often misunderstood concept of Jewish chosenness, which traditionally implies a divine selection that can be perceived as elitist by both Jews and non-Jews.

0 Television/Film Culture

All the Jewish TV Coming in June 2025

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 4 Jun

June 2025 offers Jewish audiences a limited but diverse selection of TV content to enjoy.

0 Television/Film Culture

All the Jewish TV Coming in June 2025

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 4 Jun

June 2025 offers Jewish audiences a limited but diverse selection of TV content to enjoy.

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